Mumbai Wins Irani Cup After 27 Years

Mumbai claimed their 15th Irani Cup title after a 27-year hiatus by defeating the Rest of India (RoI) on a first-innings lead basis at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 114 in the second innings and Sarfaraz Khan's double century in the first innings were pivotal in Mumbai's victory. Despite RoI's commendable effort led by Abhimanyu Easwaran's 191 and Dhruv Jurel's 93, they were bowled out for 416, handing Mumbai a crucial 121-run lead. Mumbai declared their second innings at 329/8, setting a target that RoI chose not to pursue, resulting in a draw. Sarfaraz Khan was named Player of the Match, highlighting his significant contribution to Mumbai's innings. This win enriches Mumbai's cricketing legacy, adding another accolade to their prestigious history in domestic competitions.